Like with any creative endeavor, styling might seem a little mysterious. So, what does a prop stylist really do, and why would you hire one?

Well, it’s definitely more than just shopping for a living! Styling is something I’m always actively working on. I am in constant pursuit of beauty, whether it’s getting inspiration by looking through magazines, browsing Pinterest boards, following the works of other stylists or practicing by creating vignettes.

In the age of social media there is a constant need for beautiful images to represent products and ideas, and that’s where a stylist comes in. All those pretty pictures you see in magazines, advertisements and catalogs? A stylist was a part of making that happen, shopping for and placing props, envisioning the environment, crafting the composition and fine tuning the details.

It’s a prop stylist’s job to select and arrange all the items you see in that photo. As your visual storyteller, I will source and then style everything necessary to create the look for a photoshoot, layer in the appropriate items and fill the space in a way to make every piece look its best.

As a prop stylists specializing in tabletop, my responsibility lies with the non-food items: I will be in charge of dinnerware, linens, flatware, utensils, florals, artwork and anything else needed to create the scene. Once on set, I work with the rest of the team putting the pieces together to make magic happen.